LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Forty-nine people have applied so far to become the next director of the Arkansas Lottery.

Lottery Commission records show the applicants range from a former director of the Kansas lottery and an aide in the Clinton administration to a laid off employee of Petit Jean Poultry and a medical clinic receptionist.

Others considering applying include state House of Representatives Chief of Staff Bill Stovall and current lottery attorney Bishop Woosley.

The applicants include Bob Nash — an aide in the Clinton administration who was a finalist for the director’s job when Ernie Passailaigue was hired. Passailaigue resigned in October.

Lottery commissioner Bruce Engstrom said he’s encouraged by the number of applicants — even though some don’t appear to have the experience for the job